Lilith pov

Too slow.

That was the first thought that crossed my mind as I stared blankly at Seraphina’s sharp claws lunging straight for my face.

And honestly, it was a little surprising because time had actually slowed around us, like something straight out of a movie.

Seraphina’s claws moved in slow motion, gasps stretching through the air, Lora’s voice dragging out as she shouted for me to watch out, even Kael…

His eyes actually widened in terror, and I watched as he ...